Herta Moselsio CollectionSpan: 1939Bulk: 1939English
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1 ft.1 boxesIn 1939, film maker Herta Moselsio worked with modern dance pioneer Martha Graham to film her work Lamentation, which premiered in New York in 1930. This iconic work of Graham places the solo dancer on a low bench, from which she never moves. The costume consists of a triangular tube of jersey material that allows the audience to see only the feet, hands, and part of the head. In the course of the filming, Moselsio took this series of photographs of Graham.11"x14" photos, 1 bookHerta Moselsio Collection, Music Division, Library of CongressMoselsio, HertaPhotographs of modern dancer, Martha Graham.Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site.Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.DanceModern DanceMoselsio, HertaGraham, MarthaPerforming Arts EncyclopediascdbMusic Division, Library of CongressIHAS120821loc.natlib.scdb.200033630